Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CA13 · Cumbria
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CA14 · Cumbria
158
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cockermouth has less crime — 17 vs 158 incidents in February 2026.
Workington recorded substantially more crime than Cockermouth in February 2026 — 158 incidents compared to 17, a 9.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cockermouth sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Workington has more Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cockermouth recorded fewer crimes than Workington — 17 vs 158 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Cockermouth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cockermouth saw higher rates of Drugs while Workington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cockermouth recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 158).